Book · 2018 · Middle Grade
Small Spaces
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This is for kids that are slightly older. Uh, it is a series written by Katherine Ardan that begins with a book called Small Spaces.
Why people recommend it
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden is a middle-grade horror fantasy novel that follows a young girl who encounters a sinister mystery involving a spooky local farm and scarecrows. On the episode The Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School from the podcast The Book Review, aired on October 3, 2025, Gilbert Cruz recommended the title. Cruz identified the book as an ideal selection for readers who are slightly older, noting that it serves as the opening installment in a series written by Katherine Arden. The discussion highlighted books suited for growing children who enjoy eerie adventures and suspenseful storytelling. By bringing up the title during a conversation about school-age reading, Cruz pointed to contemporary spooky fiction that captures the attention of middle-grade audiences. The recommendation underscored the book's place as an engaging entry point into a larger atmospheric series designed to thrill younger readers looking for something beyond typical children's literature, according to the insights shared on the podcast.
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Gilbert Cruz This is for kids that are slightly older. Uh, it is a series written by Katherine Ardan that begins with a… 1
“This is for kids that are slightly older. Uh, it is a series written by Katherine Ardan that begins with a book called Small Spaces.”